Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : Telstar 18 Vantage/Apstar-5C : Sept. 10, 2018 - UPDATES (Read 69048 times)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #120 on:** 09/13/2018 03:14 pm »

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#SpaceX is in the process of removing the first leg. #SpaceFlight #Falcon9

https://twitter.com/cygnusx112/status/1040255011270402048

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Removing or folding?

https://twitter.com/spacexupdates/status/1040255354737774592

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I thought I heard removing but now that you ask I’m questioning myself. I’m going back later and will know then.

https://twitter.com/cygnusx112/status/1040256108349321217

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #121 on:** 09/13/2018 03:51 pm »

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Definitely folding the legs on the #SpaceX booster.

https://twitter.com/cygnusx112/status/1040265724869201921

Wolfram66 · « **Reply #122 on:** 09/13/2018 04:39 pm »

Run through Adobe Lightroom to enhance visibility to where the leg lift cables attach to the cap.

looks like the wires attach to the corners perpendicular to leg being lifted...

king1999 · « **Reply #123 on:** 09/13/2018 06:43 pm »

It seems that the leg has been put down. They are still testing it.

https://twitter.com/Cygnusx112/status/1040294095242096641

Michael Baylor · « **Reply #124 on:** 09/13/2018 09:29 pm »

Now it's going back up!
https://twitter.com/USLaunchReport/status/1040348113976930306

Michael Baylor · « **Reply #125 on:** 09/13/2018 10:50 pm »

All the way up now.

https://twitter.com/USLaunchReport/status/1040367593062715392?s=20

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #126 on:** 09/14/2018 02:49 pm »

No leg action yet today but a nice view:

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A different shot of the #Falcon9 booster with the VAB photobombing it. #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/cygnusx112/status/1040612350724845568

Michael Baylor · « **Reply #127 on:** 09/14/2018 03:38 pm »

They disconnected the pully from the leg which was raised up. Perhaps a sign that they don't intent to lower it again?

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1st Landingleg flush at
#Falcon9 core 2nd time!After AM retract,crews lowered 115pm,then raised again 445pm.Many pauses 2 evaluate/touch leg.Op done 615pm.Then disconnect hoist cable from leg leading 2 cap pully. @SpaceX

https://twitter.com/ken_kremer/status/1040584450801913856

ATPTourFan · « **Reply #128 on:** 09/14/2018 05:28 pm »

Still just the one leg fully stowed as of about 1pm local time at Port Canaveral, per Ken Kremer.

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1Leg up,3Legs down:No change since last night @SpaceX #Falcon9 recovered/landed 1ststage booster #Telstar18v Sep10 launch.Sailed @PortCanaveral Sep12.Crew evaluating best way retract landinglegs after 2x90min long ops yesterday w/Booster Lift/Leg Retract Device BLLRD.@ken_kremer

https://twitter.com/ken_kremer/status/1040644911891132417

ATPTourFan · « **Reply #129 on:** 09/14/2018 05:32 pm »

....aaaaand the leg is back down again per our friend, SpaceGal. $:-\$

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Ummm 24 mins later this is what it looks like!

https://twitter.com/murphypak/status/1040652202409385989

ATPTourFan · « **Reply #130 on:** 09/14/2018 05:35 pm »

SpaceGal live streaming leg removal.

https://www.pscp.tv/murphypak/1OdJrpLWbzQKX

https://twitter.com/murphypak/status/1040653847964905472

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #131 on:** 09/14/2018 07:02 pm »

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One first landing leg has been removed! #SpaceX #Falcon9

https://twitter.com/cygnusx112/status/1040657128585875457

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The second strut has been removed and is hanging from the yellow boom. #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/cygnusx112/status/1040662330038730753

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Just watched them lift the first landing foot. #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/cygnusx112/status/1040664559055511552

cygnusx112 · « **Reply #132 on:** 09/14/2018 08:35 pm »

All 4 legs have been removed and currently they are still doing work.

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #133 on:** 09/15/2018 12:23 pm »

Rocket is going horizontal!

(From the Orlando princess webcam)

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #134 on:** 09/15/2018 12:26 pm »

Now horizontal! Next step will be to lower it on to the booster transporter.

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #135 on:** 09/15/2018 01:14 pm »

Now sitting on the transporter!

cygnusx112 · « **Reply #136 on:** 09/15/2018 01:28 pm »

Perfect timing this morning as the move started 2 minutes after I arrived. I have some video I’ll post later.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #137 on:** 09/15/2018 06:12 pm »

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The @SpaceX #Telstar18v booster is leaving Port Canaveral to go back to the hangar in preparation for it's next launch.

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1041023637694963712

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #138 on:** 09/15/2018 06:18 pm »

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Now legless #Falcon9 recovered booster lowered horizontal this morning onto transporter.Booster Lift/Leg Retraction Device #BLLRD cap removed by crane crews. Mounting rings attached for transport to Cape Canaveral #CCAFS. From #SpaceX #Telstar18v launch Sep. Credit: @ken_kremer

https://twitter.com/ken_kremer/status/1041023452847718401

cygnusx112 · « **Reply #139 on:** 09/15/2018 07:06 pm »

The booster moving on 401.